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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.50, 344.26 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.50, 344.26 and 183.79 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.50 : 344.26 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.50/344.26 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.50x = 344.26 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.50x = 63,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,271.55/229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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